Chitungwiza Junior Football Development League Gains Significant Recognition as Mr. Manhombo Is Appointed Harare Province Junior Football Steering Committee Chairman

The Chitungwiza Junior Football Development League (CJFDL) is celebrating a major milestone with the appointment of its Acting Chairperson, Mr. Livingstone Manhombo, as the Chairman of the Harare Province Junior Football Steering Committee. This prestigious role, which oversees junior football development across all nine districts of Harare Province, is a significant endorsement of the remarkable progress being made in nurturing young talent in Chitungwiza.

Mr. Manhombo’s appointment comes at a crucial time, with the Harare Province Junior Football Steering Committee’s first immediate assignment being to coordinate the selection of the Harare Province players for the COSAFA Under-17 national team trials. This presents a golden opportunity for young footballers from Chitungwiza to showcase their abilities on a national stage.

Each district within Harare Province, including Chitungwiza, is expected to present an Under-17 Select Team for provincial trials. These highly anticipated trials are scheduled to take place on July 5, 2025, at Zimbabwe Grounds.

In light of this urgent call to action, the Chitungwiza Junior Football Development League is already in motion, initiating crucial preparations to ensure their Under-17 Select Team is well-prepared and competitive.

The immediate priorities for the CJFDL include:

• Forming the Under-17 Select Team:
• Appointing the Technical Team
• Organizing Training Sessions and Logistics:

Mr. Manhombo’s leadership in this new provincial role is expected to further bolster the CJFDL’s initiatives and create more pathways for young footballers in Chitungwiza to achieve their dreams. The league’s commitment to holistic player development, as highlighted in previous reports, aligns perfectly with the objectives of the Harare Province Junior Football Steering Committee.

This development signifies a new era for junior football in Chitungwiza, promising to unearth and nurture the next generation of football stars for Zimbabwe. The community eagerly anticipates the performance of their Under-17 Select Team at the upcoming provincial trials.